Post on 11-Nov-2018
Where is Portugal?
Portugal is a small country in the Iberian Peninsula, on the western-most part of mainland Europe.
The country also includes the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira.
Flag:
The flag of Portugal is red which symbolizes the blood shed
in the wars; green, to represent the hope and the trees of
the country. The armillary sphere represents the Portuguese
maritime discoveries and the coat of arms symbolizes the
colonial Portuguese Empire.
Coat of Arms
Armillary sphere
More about Portugal:
The capital of Portugal is Lisbon.
Other important cities are Porto,
Coimbra and Faro.
Portugal has around 10 million people.
The currency in Portugal is the Euro.
The official language is Portuguese.
Portugal has an area of 92 225 square
kilometres.
More information about Portugal:
Portugal was founded in 1143. It is one of the oldest
nations in Europe.
The official name of Portugal is the Portuguese
Republic.
Portugal is bordered by Spain to the east and north and
the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west.
Portugal is a democratic republic and the president,
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, was elected in 2016.
Portugal is a member of the United Nations and The
European Union. It joined the European Union in 1986.
Monuments:
Some of the most popular Portuguese monuments are:
And others…
Torre de Belém
(Tower of Belém)
Leiria castle
Monumento dos Descobrimentos
(Monument of Discoveries)
Monastery of Batalha
Marisa
Singer
Cristiano Ronaldo
Football player
José Saramago
1998 Nobel Prize of Literature
José Mourinho
Football manager
Daniela Ruah
Actress
Famous Portuguese People:
Traditions:
Fado (traditional music);
Traditional Dances;
Popular Saints’ Festivals (St. Anthony, St. John and St. Peter);
Carnival;
Easter;
Christmas;
And others…
Traditional Music:
The most popular traditional music is Fado. The
Portuguese guitar is a traditional musical instrument used
in Fado. Amália Rodrigues was the most famous
Portuguese singer.
Amália Rodrigues Portuguese Guitar
Traditional dance:
One of the most popular traditional dances is the folklore. It is danced in circles and in pairs.
(you can watch the video)
National holidays:
25th April – «Carnation Revolution»
It celebrates the end of the dictatorship and war in the colonies
in 1974. The name "Carnation Revolution" comes from the fact
that almost no shots were fired and carnations were put into the
rifles and on the uniforms of soldiers.
1st May – "International Workers' Day"
It is celebrated to remember the people who fought against the
inhuman conditions of work existent until 1886.
10th June – Day of Portugal, Camões and the
Portuguese Communities
It marks the death of Luís Vaz de Camões (Portuguese poet) in
1580. It is also the Day of the Holy Guardian Angel of Portugal.
Gastronomy:
Cozido à Portuguesa
Bacalhau à Brás
Batatas a murro com bacalhau
Bacalhau Cozido (codfish)
Feijoada
Sopa da pedra
Caldo verde
Pastel de Belém or Pastel de Nata (Custard tart)